Instead of the usual Worksheet for the other play, you have read this worksheet requires that you answer the following questions.
1. Reflect on the importance of the character (spirit?) not seen by all the characters but seen by only one or a few of the characters and discuss that character’s importance to the dramatic action and the development of the plot.
The importance of this character is crucial to the dramatic action and development of the plot. As read described in the play, Indian mythology is manifested by creatures, animals, and things that have a certain meaning to them. The fictional character “Nanabush” is the character that is known as the “Trickster.” He is fundamental to the few characters that can see him. He can assume any appearance that it chooses. In the play, this spirit is in disguise as a seagull, a nighthawk, and the bingo master. Only Marie and Zhaboonigan can see this spirit past the disguise and see who he truly is. Throughout the play, he is constantly stoking them. He serves as a constant reminder of their personal conflicts and various expositions. We learn about Marie’s marital problems, we get a brief description of Zhaboonigan’s molestation by the village men, and we see Nanabush taking Marie to the spirit world. This fictional character not only gives us these crucial insights but is also essential for plot development.
2. Compare the aspirations and socio-economic level of the characters in this play with those in Wedding Band, Queen's Garden, and Real Women.
As seen in past plays that we have read in this course, we see a trend forming. These minority populations are at a socioeconomic disadvantage. For this group, being women and Native American gives them double the struggle. I can associate this play to the Wedding band in the sense of low-income women trying to stand up for their beliefs and values. This play can also be compared to the Queen’s garden in the sense of family relationships and the struggle of trying to get out of their current situation.
3. Compare the role of women, and the depiction of men in this play with that in Real Women Have Curves
The similarity in relationships between men and women in both plays can be seen in gender roles and expectations. In the Rez Sisters, women are expected to stay home, care for the house and children, and put up with unnecessary violence from their partners. To them, this is seen as normal and a role that every woman has to endure. Men are depicted in this manner in both plays.
02/04/2017
The Rez Sisters Worksheet
Instead of the usual Worksheet for the other play, you have read this worksheet requires that you answer the following questions.
1. Reflect on the importance of the character (spirit?) not seen by all the characters but seen by only one or a few of the characters and discuss that character’s importance to the dramatic action and the development of the plot.
The importance of this character is crucial to the dramatic action and development of the plot. As read described in the play, Indian mythology is manifested by creatures, animals, and things that have a certain meaning to them. The fictional character “Nanabush” is the character that is known as the “Trickster.” He is fundamental to the few characters that can see him. He can assume any appearance that it chooses. In the play, this spirit is in disguise as a seagull, a nighthawk, and the bingo master. Only Marie and Zhaboonigan can see this spirit past the disguise and see who he truly is. Throughout the play, he is constantly stoking them. He serves as a constant reminder of their personal conflicts and various expositions. We learn about Marie’s marital problems, we get a brief description of Zhaboonigan’s molestation by the village men, and we see Nanabush taking Marie to the spirit world. This fictional character not only gives us these crucial insights but is also essential for plot development.
2. Compare the aspirations and socio-economic level of the characters in this play with those in Wedding Band, Queen's Garden, and Real Women.
As seen in past plays that we have read in this course, we see a trend forming. These minority populations are at a socioeconomic disadvantage. For this group, being women and Native American gives them double the struggle. I can associate this play to the Wedding band in the sense of low-income women trying to stand up for their beliefs and values. This play can also be compared to the Queen’s garden in the sense of family relationships and the struggle of trying to get out of their current situation.
3. Compare the role of women, and the depiction of men in this play with that in Real Women Have Curves
The similarity in relationships between men and women in both plays can be seen in gender roles and expectations. In the Rez Sisters, women are expected to stay home, care for the house and children, and put up with unnecessary violence from their partners. To them, this is seen as normal and a role that every woman has to endure. Men are depicted in this manner in both plays.